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The Charlotte Hornets are just 1.5-point underdogs against the Brooklyn Nets in the season opener for both teams at Barclays Center on Wednesday, October 21, 2026. The game begins at 7:30 p.m. ET on YES, DAZN-YES, WSOC 9, and DAZN-CHA.
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Listen to the game on WFAN Sports Radio New York
Hornets vs. Nets Predictions for Wednesday
Our computer model for this game calls for a final tally of Hornets 119, Nets 106.
- Moneyline Pick: Hornets (-105)
- Total Pick: Over 219.5 (computer predicts 224.6 points)
- Pick ATS: Hornets (+1.5)
Recent Hornets vs. Nets Matchups
| Date | Favorite | Spread | Total | Favorite Moneyline | Underdog Moneyline | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/31/2026 | Hornets | -17.5 | 219.5 | -2174 | +1080 | 117-86 CHA |
| 12/1/2025 | Hornets | -4.5 | 227.5 | -185 | +154 | 116-103 BKN |
| 10/22/2025 | Hornets | -5.5 | 228.5 | -206 | +170 | 136-117 CHA |
Nets 2025-26 Betting Trends
- Brooklyn was 37-44-1 against the spread last year.
- The Nets' ATS record as 1.5-point favorites or more was 5-1 last season.
- There were 37 Brooklyn games (out of 82) that went over the total last season.
- The Nets were the moneyline favorite seven total times last season. They finished 6-1 in those games.
- When playing as a moneyline favorite with odds of -114 or shorter last year, Brooklyn had a record of 6-1 (85.7%).
Hornets 2025-26 Betting Trends
- Charlotte covered 49 times in 82 matchups with a spread last season.
- The Hornets went 27-19 as underdogs of 1.5 points or more last year.
- Charlotte's games hit the over 32 out of 82 times last season.
- Last season, the Hornets won 16 out of the 46 games, or 34.8%, in which they were the underdog.
- Charlotte had a record of 16-30, a 34.8% win rate, when it was set as the underdog by -105 or more by bookmakers last season.
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Hornets vs. Nets Injury Report
Nets
Nets: None
Hornets
Hornets:
Kon Knueppel: Out (Hamstring),
Grant Williams: Out (Hamstring)
Hornets vs. Nets Game Time and TV Channel
- Game day: Wednesday, October 21, 2026
- Game time: 7:30 p.m. ET
- TV channel: YES, DAZN-YES, WSOC 9, and DAZN-CHA
- Location: Brooklyn, New York
- Arena: Barclays Center
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